SaaS Investors in Europe

Entrée Capital is a global venture capital firm founded in 2010, managing over $1.25 billion across nine funds. With offices in Tel Aviv, London, and New York, the firm provides multi-stage funding to innovative startups worldwide, from pre-seed to growth stages. Entrée Capital has a strong track record of backing companies that have reshaped industries, including monday.com, Riskified, Rapyd, and Coupang. The firm focuses on technology-driven sectors, investing in areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, SaaS, deep tech, and crypto. Entrée Capital partners with exceptional founders, offering not only capital but also strategic guidance and support to help startups scale and succeed in competitive markets. Entrée Capital has achieved over 35 exits and IPOs, with significant public offerings including Deliveroo, Coupang, Riskified, and monday.com. The firm's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting visionary entrepreneurs continues to drive its investment approach and global expansion.

Founded in 2000 as Holtzbrinck Ventures and now independent, HV Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Munich (with an office in Berlin), supporting European startups at every stage—from early seed rounds to growth financing. Over its nine fund generations, the firm has built a strong track record backing iconic internet and technology disruptors across Europe. HV Capital deploys capital in rounds ranging from €0.5 million at seed level up to €60 million in growth stage investments, with follow‑on reserves up to €100 million per company. Its largest fund to date, Fund IX (closed in May 2023 at approximately €710 million), underscores the firm’s ability to support founders over the long haul. A continuation fund launched in 2022 (HV COCO Growth, €430 million) further demonstrates their commitment to multi‑phase backing. The firm targets sectors including fintech, B2B/SaaS, mobility, consumer marketplaces, healthtech, education and green‑tech. With €2.8 billion in assets under management as of mid‑2023, more than 225 companies backed, and a team of over 60 experienced professionals, HV Capital is one of Europe’s most active and established early‑stage and growth investors.

Insight Partners is a global growth‑stage investor that focuses exclusively on software and technology‑enabled businesses. Since its founding in 1995, the New York‑headquartered firm has deployed capital across more than 800 companies worldwide and guided over 55 of them to public offerings. With more than US$90 billion under management, Insight invests at every stage from minority growth rounds to majority buyouts, but always with an eye toward helping founders scale efficiently. The firm’s Onsite program provides portfolio companies with a dedicated team of operators, marketers, engineers and talent specialists who help drive product development, revenue growth, sales effectiveness and executive hiring. Insight’s portfolio spans vertical and horizontal software, cybersecurity, fintech, data analytics and digital infrastructure across North America, Europe, Israel and Asia. Unlike many investors, the firm is comfortable writing very large checks and often leads financing rounds. Insight prioritizes partnership, often remaining involved for years as companies expand into new markets or prepare for IPOs. Its culture blends analytical rigor with entrepreneurial empathy, rooted in the belief that enduring software companies are built through disciplined execution, customer obsession and continuous innovation.

Iron Wolf Capital is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, with additional offices in London and Tallinn. Founded in 2018, the firm focuses on early-stage investments in deep tech and AI startups originating from the Baltics and the Baltic diaspora. Their investment approach emphasizes supporting innovative teams with global aspirations, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to international networks. With a typical initial investment ranging from €0.5 million to €2 million, Iron Wolf Capital prefers to lead or co-lead funding rounds. The firm has a strong track record, having invested in over 20 startups across sectors such as photonics, robotics, AI, education, pharma, and agritech. Their commitment to fostering innovation is further demonstrated by their active involvement in the Baltic startup ecosystem, including hosting events and publishing industry reports. Iron Wolf Capital places a strong emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in their investment decisions. They are licensed by the Bank of Lithuania and are members of several industry associations, including the Lithuanian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. Their cornerstone investor is Invega, a Lithuanian state-established financial institution.

Founded in 1980 by Reid Dennis, Institutional Venture Partners (IVP) is one of Silicon Valley’s original venture capital firms. With over four decades of experience, IVP has focused on supporting high-growth technology companies, partnering with more than 400 firms and facilitating over 130 IPOs. The firm specializes in later-stage investments, providing the capital and strategic guidance necessary for companies to scale and achieve market leadership. IVP's investment strategy targets sectors such as artificial intelligence, enterprise infrastructure, fintech, digital health, consumer internet, and SaaS. The firm typically invests in Series B to D funding rounds, with initial investments ranging from $15 million to $75 million. Notable portfolio companies include Coinbase, Discord, Datadog, Slack, and Snap, reflecting IVP's commitment to backing transformative technology ventures. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, IVP also maintains offices in San Francisco and London, extending its reach to support companies across the United States and Europe. With approximately $8.7 billion in assets under management, IVP continues to be a leading partner for entrepreneurs aiming to build enduring and impactful technology companies.

Latitude Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2019 as the growth-stage sister fund to LocalGlobe. It focuses on investing in breakout companies at Series B and beyond, providing capital and support to help them scale globally. Operating under the Phoenix Court Group umbrella, Latitude Ventures collaborates closely with LocalGlobe and other associated funds to offer a comprehensive investment platform. This structure enables continuous support for startups from seed stages through to public markets. Latitude Ventures targets B2B technology companies that address significant, industry-agnostic challenges. The firm emphasizes solutions that deliver immediate ROI and have the potential to impact various sectors, including operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and workforce management.

Pride Capital Partners is an Amsterdam-headquartered private-equity and private-debt specialist founded in 2014. From its roots in the Dutch software scene, the firm has evolved into a cross-border player with offices in Cologne and Copenhagen and roughly US $215 million under management. The team deploys a hybrid “private debt + minority equity” toolkit—mezzanine loans, unitranche facilities and non-controlling equity cheques—to finance growth, buy-and-build acquisitions or management buy-outs. Pride positions itself as a long-term partner, leaving founders in control while adding strategic guidance, M&A support and access to an international network of tech entrepreneurs. Sector-focused by design, the firm targets later-stage B2B software and managed ICT services businesses with recurring revenue models across the Benelux, DACH and Nordic markets. A lean team of about 27 professionals sources deals in eleven countries and manages 22 active portfolio companies while raising its third fund (target €150 million, hard-cap €200 million).

Sapphire Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in growth-stage investments in enterprise software and technology companies. Founded in 1996 as SAP's corporate venture arm, it became independent in 2011 and rebranded as Sapphire Ventures in 2014. The firm focuses on partnering with visionary teams to scale companies of consequence, leveraging its extensive network and deep industry expertise. With over $11 billion in assets under management, Sapphire Ventures operates through three primary investment strategies: direct investments in growth-stage technology companies, fund investments via Sapphire Partners, and early-stage investments in sports, media, and entertainment through Sapphire Sport. The firm has invested in more than 170 companies globally, resulting in over 30 public listings and 45 acquisitions. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Sapphire Ventures maintains additional offices in Menlo Park, San Francisco, New York, and London, enabling it to support companies across the U.S., Europe, and Israel. The firm's sector focus includes B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, health tech, and vertical SaaS, with typical investment sizes ranging from $10 million to $100 million.